Advanced Practice Nurse Pediatric Infectious Disease

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics Location: Peoria, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040888 Posting Close Date: 7/20/2026 Budgeted Salary Range: $97,000 to $110,000 per year We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Infectious Disease APN/NP to join our team in Peoria, Illinois, providing expert care to pediatric patients with complex infections, including immunocompromised hosts, HIV, and emerging infectious diseases.

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The role involves outpatient and/or inpatient care, collaboration with physicians, and participation in research/education.

Position Summary The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients/community as determined by scope of practice guidelines and specialty.

This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at the University of Illinois and area of expertise.

The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines.

The APRN is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois.

Duties & Responsibilities Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges.

Obtain relevant patient health history.

Study and interpret patient tests and records.

Perform physical exam and record findings.

Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures and/or order special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results.

Prescribe/order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develop a treatment plan.

Develop an educational plan for patient/family.

Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division, departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms, and clearance.

Order appropriate consultation/referral.

Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes.

Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges.

Participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents, and other healthcare disciplines.

By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum development and instruction.

The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned Clinical: Diagnosing and managing pediatric infectious diseases, ordering/interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications, performing procedures (if applicable).

Collaboration: Working with pediatricians, ID physicians, pharmacists, and infection control teams.

Education: Counseling families on prevention, treatment, and follow-up care.

Research/Quality Improvement: Participation in clinical trials, guidelines, or infection prevention initiatives (if applicable).

Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.

Graduation from accredited APRN program.

Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice.

Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required.

Preferred Qualifications Trained in pediatric infectious diseases for at least 6 months .

Prior experience in pediatrics, immunology, or hospital medicine is a plus Strong clinical judgment in pediatric infectious diseases (e.g., antibiotic stewardship, viral infections, travel medicine).

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Excellent communication skills for patient/family education.

About University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF Healthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois: UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in the country.

UICOMP's educational programs include 262 medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 29 different post graduate programs, 23 which are accredited by ACGME.

The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at UICOMP.

In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois.

The current research infrastructure within the Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and an internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty.

About Children's Hospital of Illinois Located in Peoria, OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois is the third largest pediatric hospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kids downstate.

With 136 beds and more than 140 pediatric subspecialists, OSF Children's Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outside of Chicago.

Formally established as a pediatric hospital within the walls of OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in 1990, OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois has more than 7,000 inpatient admissions, 75,000 outpatient specialty visits, 2,400 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits each year.

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Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center, a part of OSF Innovation, is a collaboration between University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare.

Jump replicates a variety of patient care settings to ensure novice and seasoned clinicians can practice handling medical situations in a real-world environment.

Boasting six floors and 168,000 square feet, the center is one of the largest of its kind and provides space for conferences, anatomic training, virtual reality and innovation.

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For fullest consideration please apply by 5/12/2026 The budgeted salary range for the position is $97,000 to $110,000 per year.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent